IDL and Edge Streaming Matchups, Week 18

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Instead of going into a recap of how the Week 17 IDL and Edge streamers performed last week, I am going to say please keep Damar Hamlin in your thoughts, hopes, and prayers. The most unfortunate of instances happened this past Monday, and the man is still fighting. If there is anything you get out of this article, make it a donation to Hamlin's toy drive for less fortunate children. You can find that link here. Hamlin is a selfless person, and his well being is far more important than any fantasy championship. Still, I will always be here for advice, though I am leaving out the sleeper section again. You should not be streaming potential sleepers in your Championship matchups. Here are the top IDL and Edge streaming options for Week 18.

Week 18 IDL and Edge Streaming Options

Edge Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Houston Texans

Matchup: Indianapolis Colts - Ranked 4th in Matt Bitotni's Rankings

Okoronkwo has found a home in Houston, looking like the team's top edge rusher in their current state. He was a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Rams, though was never able to fully crack the roster. Over the past eight games, Okoronkwo has been a beast. He has 31 tackles, nine for a loss, five sacks (all in the last five games), and 23 pressures (15 in the last three games) during that span. Okoronkwo has also averaged 51% of the team's defensive snaps over the last five games showing that the Texans are taking a good look at him to see if he fits in their future plans. He lined up against rookie Trevor Penning of the Saints in the preseason and made him look foolish.

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo had anything he wanted against Trevor Penning. pic.twitter.com/UY79OFeYyV

— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) August 15, 2022

Since he has become a staple on the defensive line (the last five games), Okoronkwo has a pass-rush grade of 78.2 and a tackle grade of 72.5 per PFF. He takes on the Colts offensive line who has allowed the second-most sacks in the league this season with 58. Look for Okoronkwo to continue to impress.

Edge Darrell Taylor, Seattle Seahawks

Matchup: Los Angeles Rams - Ranked 29th in Matt Bitonti's Rankings

Taylor is another Edge defender who has come into his own as of late. Over the past five games, he has produced 5.5 sacks, finally providing the Seahawks with a secondary pass-rusher alongside Uchenna Nwosu. Taylor has earned more playing time due to his performance and the fact that he is healthy. He has seen a 52% snap share in the last two games. For reference, he only played on 23% during the previous six. Taylor has tremendous burst and closing speed off the edge. Look how quickly he gets to Kyler Murray here once he turns the corner.

This is what you pay Darrell Taylor to do. Turn on the jets, fly upfield, bend quickly around the corner, and go for the football after collapsing on the quarterback. pic.twitter.com/c98bKUTHEG

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) October 18, 2022

Taylor and the Seahawks take on the Rams in Week 18. Not only is it a cake matchup, the Rams have allowed 54 sacks on the season (fourth most), but the Seahawks are fighting for a playoff birth. They will need Nwosu and Taylor to be disruptive.